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Microsoft .NET Framework vs NGINX Plus comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 5, 2025

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft .NET Framework
Ranking in Application Infrastructure
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
53
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NGINX Plus
Ranking in Application Infrastructure
4th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Application Infrastructure category, the mindshare of Microsoft .NET Framework is 6.1%, down from 6.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NGINX Plus is 10.2%, down from 11.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Infrastructure
 

Featured Reviews

Alberto Carioni - PeerSpot reviewer
Integration with advanced tools improves development speed and efficiency
I use Azure DevOps because we have everything implemented in .NET by Microsoft, and we are integrated with the collection of the requirements, the .NET pipeline, and directing Azure DevOps for Azure Plus. I am more of a developer, so from an infrastructure point of view, I do not have feedback or…
Michael Olayemi - PeerSpot reviewer
Enables public access and secure configurations through reverse proxy
The primary valuable feature of NGINX for me is its ability to provide a reverse proxy. I have found that this feature supports our local server, and I am able to connect through our DNS system, making it accessible publicly. Additionally, the integration with SSL certificates and the configuration capabilities make it a valuable solution for my use case. Without NGINX, users would not be able to access our application, which means there is positive ROI from using NGINX as it is crucial for the functioning of my organization.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Initial setup is straightforward. All the components are readily available."
"Pre-programmed functions for .NET Framework are widely available."
"The most valuable thing about Microsoft .NET Framework is that it is an enterprise-grade language and platform."
"Microsoft .NET Framework reduces the cost of entry and enables the development of applications with mature and enterprise features, thereby lowering the entry barriers."
"The .NET Framework is a very good framework. It does what I need it to do."
"Microsoft Platform is the only viable solution when I wish to do something that is not supposed to be cross-platform."
"The solution is not limited in storage, is customizable and simple to use."
"User-friendly and straightforward."
"It performs very well. That's one of the primary reasons we use NGINX."
"It's lightweight software that can handle heavy loads efficiently."
"The product is lightweight and fast."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is simple to configure."
"The product is resilient."
"NGINX Plus also has NGINX App Protect. It's a separate module, which is inspired by the F5 apps."
"I find the solution’s community support and documentation most valuable. Compared to HAProxy, have found a lot of documentation and community support on Quora. If you would be asking me as a developer whether to choose this product, I would recommend this since it has good community support, documentation, and signature updates. The configuration of HAProxy is also very tedious. However, NGINX’s configuration is very simple."
"With NGINX, I appreciate its ability to route traffic geographically."
 

Cons

".NET Is still heavy or dependant on other Microsoft libraries and frameworks."
"I would like to see more pre-built features in the MVC framework because as it is now, it's very open and you have to develop your own controls in order to use it."
"I would want the product to be integrated with the different AI tools in the future since it is one of the areas where the product has certain shortcomings."
"In the next release, I am looking for more advanced technologies such as socket communication and enhanced features like realtime chat with the clients."
"The integration with DevOps tools, such as Azure DevOps, Jira, and GitLab, would be a valuable addition."
"One thing that could be improved is the tooling and IDE for .NET in non-Windows environments like Mac."
"Microsoft could improve .NET Framework by providing more resources to help users understand the solution."
"The integration could improve in Microsoft .NET Framework."
"One area of improvement could be that NGINX could provide a means to generate self-signed SSL certificates."
"It would be great if there was even more automation to make it even easier to maintain."
"I would like to see the Grafana integration in NGINX which is already present in HAProxy. Grafana integration will help the solution visualize all the data analytics on the dashboard which is currently not present."
"They should do in the open source version of what they did to Advanced HTTP, TCP, and UDP load balancing."
"Improvement needed in NGINX Plus could focus on optimizing memory usage for users."
"The solution's GUI is an area with certain shortcomings that need improvement."
"I would suggest adding GUI-based configuration panels to NGINX Plus to simplify setup and management tasks."
"I would like the configuration process to be more simplified."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Microsoft .NET Framework is free of cost."
"The Microsoft .NET Framework is free of charge, without licensing cost."
"Do your homework. Consider the partnership program."
"There is a Community Edition that can be used free of charge, but the licensing cost for the Enterprise version is quite high."
"Considering the bigger picture, opting for the Microsoft ecosystem can be beneficial and it is priced well. When relying on entirely open-source solutions, you may encounter challenges associated with dealing with multiple vendors and potentially compromised security measures. However, it is important to note that Microsoft could enhance its performance when it comes to addressing critical security concerns."
"Microsoft .NET Framework is licensed under the Windows License."
"If you want to develop an enterprise-level application, you have to purchase the enterprise-level development license."
"The solution is free but you need to pay for a license for the hosting service."
"You pay for each feature that you want."
"I am not so happy with their pricing policy, but this is not the worse thing in my life. I can tolerate it."
"Compared to other similar solutions on the market, I think it's over-priced."
"I use the solution's community edition which is free of cost."
"There's an open-source version of NGINX that is free."
"NGINX Plus is an open-source solution with limited additional features. When you try to get additional features in the solution, then you need to pay an extra amount to NGINX Plus."
"​NGINX Plus is worth it, if you need it. If you do not need the features or support, the free and open source package is more than capable. ​"
"The solution is free, but you can spend a lot of money with a complex solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Real Estate/Law Firm
12%
Construction Company
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Government
8%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft .NET Framework?
Microsoft .NET Framework continually innovates, particularly in Visual Studio, which focuses on improving languages, debugging, and .NET functionality.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft .NET Framework?
The company is not paying anything for the license. I am not familiar with this area. For us, it's free.
What needs improvement with Microsoft .NET Framework?
There may be some topics regarding connectivity and management of certificates that require attention. We are currently facing some issues.
Which is better - IIS or NGINX Plus?
IIS is a flexible, secure, and manageable web server to host anything on the web. IIS’s scalable and open architecture can handle the most demanding tasks. From media streaming to web applications,...
What do you like most about NGINX Plus?
It performs very well. That's one of the primary reasons we use NGINX.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NGINX Plus?
My use case involves using the free and open-source version of NGINX, making it cost-effective as I haven't incurred any costs.
 

Also Known As

MS .NET Framework
NGINX
 

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Sample Customers

Curtin University, Rockwell Automation, Aruba Networks, Insurity Inc., City of Barcelona, Pennsylvania DCNR, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, A1 Telekom Austria AG, Eastman Chemical Company
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